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Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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